How to pronounce retrieving
Say it like ree-TREE-ving. Retrieving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- ree
- TREE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrieving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retrieving
American and British speakers say retrieving in essentially the same way: /riˈtrivɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈtriːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TREE-ving.
What does retrieving mean?
Words that rhyme with retrieving
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Questions about saying retrieving
How do you pronounce retrieving?
Say ree-TREE-ving. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrivɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈtriːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrieving?
Retrieving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: ree · TREE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say retrieving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrivɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈtriːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.